Author: Marilyn Medina

Chickens are very vocal by nature and will most definitely respond if you were to engage them in conversation. Chooks are just like feathery little toddlers who just discovered the wonder of words. As sociable friendly creatures, chickens enjoy vocal interactions with their backyard keepers. Can chickens learn words? When you pick up your chicken […]

How to break the habit: If the situation is severe, split the flock into two groups. Remove any injured birds from the flock and treat their wounds as soon as possible. Have two sets of feeders and waterers so the excluded hen has a better opportunity to get their nutrients. How do you assert dominance […]

With a higher protein-to-fat ratio (19:1) than any other part of the chicken, the breast is a great source of lean protein. And its protein quality ranks right up there with other heavyweights like eggs and beef, meaning it”s easily synthesized to repair muscle tissue and other cells damaged during hard training. What does chicken […]

The Benefits of Rice, Chicken, and Broccoli The benefits are quite simple, it helps bulk up the body and refuel a lot of energy. The high protein of the chicken will help rebuild damaged muscle fibers while the carbohydrate content of the rice will replace muscle glycogen levels and refuel. Is rice and chicken good […]

The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that a higher intake of processed meat, unprocessed red meat, or poultry was associated with a small increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and death related to heart and circulatory disease. Does eating chicken clog your arteries? Unfortunately, these common animal proteins are also […]

Cloudy eyes. Excess fluid in the eyes. Mucus around the eye area. Dull eyes. How do you know if a chicken is unhealthy? Common signs of disease in poultry feather loss (unless birds are going through a natural moult) general inactivity. discharges. abnormal droppings. dull and/or closed eyes. ruffled feathers. drooped wings. sitting on haunches […]

Healthy hens are strong, confident, alert and strut their stuff. You can see it in her shiny feathers and brightly colored comb. A healthy chicken also consistently produces farm fresh eggs with strong shells. On the other hand, think dull, lethargic, low performance. How can you tell if chicken is unhealthy? Common signs of disease […]

Luckily, chickens are also surprisingly resilient creatures. I’ve seen them heal from all manner of injuries and wounds. Most minor wounds can heal quickly with a little TLC and some savvy First Aid. How long does it take for chickens to recover? Hens will normally recover from the virus within 3 to 4 weeks but […]

Chickens have pain receptors that give them the ability to feel pain and distress. Put yourself in the shoes (or the feathers) of a battery hen—or 452 million of them, which is how many are used for their eggs each year. 7. How do you know if a chicken is in pain? A sick or […]

Slippery Brooding Surfaces Newspaper, wood, and other slippery surfaces cause excessive leg problems for all young fowl, especially waterfowl, turkeys, game birds and feathered-legged fowl. Provide a soft absorbent litter that gives the birds good footing and traction. What causes weakness of legs in poultry? Leg weakness may be caused by the deficiency of cer- […]

The signs or symptoms of a dying chickens are: Stood very still or lethargic and moving slowly. Not eating or drinking. All fluffed up. Hunched over, sometimes called a roach back, or stood bolt upright. Stood still even when touched or moved. Neck extended with difficulty breathing. How do you know if a chicken is […]

Overview. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a commonly used antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. It can be beneficial for birds having an allergic reaction. Can you give a bird Benadryl? Diphenhydramine (brand name: Benadryl®, Vetadryl®, Banophen®, Genahist®, Diphenhist®, Unisom®, Sominex ®) is an antihistamine used in cats, dogs, ferrets and […]

Here in the United States, however, poultry plants—exempt from the Humane Slaughter Act and still clinging to the industry myth that a dead animal won’t bleed properly—keep the stunning current down to about one-tenth that needed to render a chicken unconscious.” This means that chickens are still completely conscious Do chickens feel pain slaughtered? According […]

It’s not safe to hold chicks on their backs. They may appear calm in this position, but this is typically a fear response they can’t control, an involuntary reaction that may help them to evade predators. Holding chicks on their backs may lead to trauma or death. Does holding a chicken upside down calm it? […]